California legal term
Microstamp in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Microstamp” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Microstamp” mean in California criminal law?
“Microstamp” means a microscopic array of characters that may be used to identify the specific serial number of a firearm from spent cartridge casings discharged by that firearm. (Cal. Penal Code § 27531)
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